Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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